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Sea Snail (Dried)
Submitted by LadyTong on August 5, 2009 – 9:18 pm6 Comments | 17,563 views
Ingredient Name: Sea Snail, Conch, Gastropod
Traditional Chinese Name: 螺片 (luó piàn)
What is this?
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Sea snails are medium-to-large sized snails which live in the sea
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They are most popularly known for their large, empty conches which are popular decorative pieces and/or even instruments. (Some claim that when you put your ear against an empty conch shell, you can hear the call of the ocean.)
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All parts of the sea snail are edible
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The meat is soft and chewy
How do I prepare it?
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Wash and soak the dried slices of sea snail for 20 minutes
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If you plan to eat the sea snail meat with your soup, cut the dried slices into thin strips before putting into your soup
Where can I buy this?
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You can find dried sea snail in most asian supermarkets and in asian herb shops
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Although some people prefer eating only the white meat of sea snails, all parts of the sea snail are edible
What is the cost?
- Sea snails vary widely in price depending on the size and type of sea snail. The sea snail slices pictured above were 6 inches in length and cost less than $2 CAD.
- Abalone is one type of sea snail which is popular and can be very expensive to buy
Any benefits?
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According to traditional chinese medicine, sea snails are said to nourish the Yin and the kidneys and to improve eyesight
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Sea snails add little flavour to your soup, however this ingredient can provide a lot of texture, especially if you cut them into thin slices and slurp them down with your delicious chinese soup!
Any precautions?
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None that I’ve heard of.
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Hi,
My mother is suffering from itchy eyes and watery eyes recently. I understand taht the Sea Snail can improve eyesight hence wonder if you have any soup receipes of See Snail to share?
Warmest Regards,
Apple
For a delicious sea snail soup recipe, try this one: https://www.thechinesesouplady.com/sea-snail-chicken-soup/
I made it recently and it turned out really well. Enjoy!
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